Each escapee is described as a "violent offender." And while state officials say none of the three have exhibited violent behavior since their arrests, they cannot predict what the teens may do while on the run.

"As of this time, they have not sent out any alerts in regards to being on the lookout for these individuals," says West Memphis Police Assistant Chief Mike Allen.

Neither West Memphis Police, Marion Police, or the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department knew about the escapees until Action News 5 told them. That goes for Memphis and Shelby County too.

"If they get information that they're in this area, they may very well contact us in regards to a possible location," says Allen.

"I don't agree with that--I think they should do more to try and catch them," says parent Terry Griffin.

Reporter Jason Miles asked officials in Little Rock why more agencies were not notified. They told him only Arkansas State Police, and those in Jonesboro were in the loop at first, along with authorities in each of the teens home counties. None of them are in Northeast Arkansas.

GOODBYE ANDY: helping a vet

As Andy Wise looks back on his rewarding career in the Mid-South, it's not the bad guys he exposed whom he remembers. It's the innocent victims and the partners Andy pulled together to help precious people like Earnest Sanders, Jr.

As Andy Wise looks back on his rewarding career in the Mid-South, it's not the bad guys he exposed whom he remembers. It's the innocent victims and the partners Andy pulled together to help precious people like Earnest Sanders, Jr.

Youngstown State University student Albert Maruna was caught red-handed and arrested this week after he allegedly attempted to have sex with a 15-year-old boy, who turned out to be an undercover officer.

Youngstown State University student Albert Maruna was caught red-handed and arrested this week after he allegedly attempted to have sex with a 15-year-old boy, who turned out to be an undercover officer.